Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick from LSU, made an impressive NFL debut with the Washington Commanders during their preseason opener against the New York Jets. Daniels threw a deep pass to Dyami Brown for 42 yards and later ran for a touchdown, showcasing his skills early in the game before being replaced by Marcus Mariota.
Despite the Commanders taking an early lead, the Jets secured a 20-17 victory with a field goal by Austin Seibert in the closing seconds of the game. Both teams saw various players stepping up, including rookie Andrew Peasley connecting with Jason Brownlee for a touchdown for the Jets.
In a game where many starters were rested, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers for the Jets, younger players had the opportunity to shine. Riley Patterson and Ramiz Ahmed competed for the Commanders’ kicking job, with Ahmed successfully kicking a 40-yard field goal.
Marcus Wiley’s 1-yard run gave the Commanders a lead in the fourth quarter, only for the Jets to tie the game at 17 with Israel Abanikanda’s 2-yard touchdown run. The final moments of the game were intense, with both teams showcasing their depth and potential.
Moving forward, the Commanders are set to face the Miami Dolphins on August 17th, while the Jets will travel to Carolina for their next preseason matchup on the same date. Both teams are looking to fine-tune their rosters and strategies as the regular season approaches.
